Ah, no! That's not what I meant. Just that these things take time, and that just because she doesn't harbor romantic feelings now doesn't mean that those feelings won't bloom!

[Ah... This is bad. He really should have handled this a bit more delicately. Seems this boy's taken it a bit too personally-- then again, that's understandable. Love is a delicate thing, and rejection near toxic.

So, what to do... He shuts his eyes, exhaling slowly as he massages his forehead.]

You mustn't lose heart. The world of romance is often fraught with peril, but if you can withstand the heat, the results will surely be worth it.